How much does HR software cost for a small business in India?

Traditional providers charge ₹15,000–₹25,000 onboarding fees plus ₹7,000–₹10,000/mo minimums. MicroPlesk charges flat ₹2,999/month for up to 25 staff with zero setup fees, making it the most affordable solution for Indian SMEs.

Does MicroPlesk handle Indian statutory compliances automatically?

Yes. It automatically calculates EPF (12% ceiling), ESIC (0.75% / 3.25%), State-wise Professional Tax (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, etc.), and generates 1-click ECR filing text files.

Can small businesses connect biometric attendance hardware without a desktop PC?

Yes. MicroPlesk supports outbound HTTP push (ADMS) for eSSL and ZKTeco machines, so devices connect directly to cloud servers over Wi-Fi or SIM routers without needing a dedicated Windows PC.

Indian SMEs & StartupsZero Setup Fee • Up to 25 Staff at ₹2,999/mo Flat

Best HR & Payroll Software for
Small Business in India (2026)

Stop wasting hours calculating salary on Excel sheets or paying ₹25,000 onboarding fees to bloated corporate software. MicroPlesk gives Indian small businesses automated PF/ESI, direct biometric sync, and instant payslips.

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₹0 Setup FeeNo hidden consulting or implementation tax

Flat ₹2,999/moPredictable pricing up to 25 staff

Biometric CloudConnect eSSL & ZKTeco without desktop PC

100% CompliantAuto PF (12%), ESIC, PT & TDS

The Problem

Why Small Businesses Struggle with HR & Payroll in India

Excel Formula Errors

One broken Excel formula during LOP (Loss of Pay) or PF calculation creates payroll disputes, damaged employee trust, and statutory penalty risks with EPFO notices.

Big Brand Pricing Traps

Enterprise software providers like Keka or Zoho force small teams into ₹15,000+ onboarding fees, 1-year lock-ins, and high minimum platform fees that drain startup cashflow.

Hardware Attendance Chaos

Biometric machines require a local office PC that crashes or gets switched off, resulting in missing punches when calculating month-end payroll.

Everything Included

The Complete HR Toolkit for Indian Teams of 5 to 150 Staff

Every feature an Indian small business needs from Day 1, with zero module upsells:

1-Click Payroll Run

Convert biometric attendance into final salary slips in under 60 seconds.

EPFO & ESIC ECR Ready

Generate formatted monthly ECR text files ready for 1-click portal upload.

Mobile Self-Service App

Employees view payslips, apply for leave, and view attendance on lightweight PWA.

Zero-PC Biometric Sync

Direct TCP/IP & ADMS cloud push for eSSL, ZKTeco, Matrix, and Realtime hardware.

Single-Person Delta Engine

Adjust 1 worker's late approved punch without voiding the entire company salary lock.

Automated WhatsApp Slips

Deliver password-protected PDF payslips directly to employees' WhatsApp numbers.

Transparent ROI & Savings Calculator

How Much Will You Save by Switching to MicroPlesk?

Compare your current traditional HR software costs against MicroPlesk's transparent zero-setup pricing.

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Onboarding / Implementation Fee:₹0 Free (Others charge ₹15k-₹25k)

Biometric Edge Hardware Sync:Included Free (Others require add-on fees)

Contract Commitment:Monthly Pay-as-you-go (No annual lock-in)

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100% Free Data Migration Guarantee

Export your current employee master CSV and leave balances. Our engineering team formats, validates, and uploads everything into your MicroPlesk account in under 24 hours at zero charge.

ESTIMATED 1ST YEAR SAVINGSSAVE ~66%

₹90,752/ first year

Direct cash savings by eliminating inflated base fees and onboarding charges

Traditional HR Software Year 1 Cost:₹1,38,500

MicroPlesk Year 1 Cost:₹47,748

Implementation & Setup Fee:₹0 Free Onboarding

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